Head of Systems Engineering and infrastructures

Head of Systems Engineering and Infrastructures | Yehud, Israel | IAI

The Engineering and Systems Plant within the Missile and Space Systems Division is seeking a Head of Systems Engineering and Infrastructure to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex system development activities.

The position includes:

• Managing professional departments and a team of approximately 25 employees including systems engineering, wiring engineering, technological infrastructure, component engineering and matrix management of additional disciplines

• Leading development and verification processes of avionics systems for missile applications including hardware, wiring, software and firmware

• Leading system integration and testing activities throughout development

• Leading the delivery of wiring and connectivity solutions for military and space avionics systems

• Defining and leading a technological infrastructure roadmap for the Electronics Directorate including rapid prototyping and manufacturing, development tools, component libraries and electronic circuit design

• Leading component engineering solutions for military and space electronics development

• Managing subcontractors as required

• Meeting project objectives in performance, schedule, budget, risk and quality

• Working in a matrix organizational structure in collaboration with hardware, wiring, software, firmware and test teams and with business units responsible for system engineering and project leadership

What we’re looking for:

• Israeli citizenship

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• At least 5 years of professional experience in systems engineering or electronic systems development, from development through delivery

• At least 5 years of direct management experience leading development teams

Additional criteria (advantages):

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Systems Engineering

• High level of verbal and written communication skills in Hebrew and English, with the ability to present topics clearly and concisely

• Experience in development of military systems and or space systems

• Familiarity with engineering subcontractors and the ability to manage and operate subcontractors according to technical specifications and SOW

• Strong business oriented engineering mindset, successfully balancing performance, design quality, schedule and budget

Leadership competencies:

• Proven leadership and delegation capabilities

• System level thinking and cross company collaboration

• Ability to formulate business and organizational strategy that drives technological innovation

• Leadership that promotes and drives cultural and organizational change

• Strong focus on business success

Application deadline: January 12, 2026 at 16:00.

Application submission includes completion of the attached questionnaire and meeting the mandatory requirements. Suitable candidates will be invited for a personal interview and, if required, for additional assessment tests. Submission of an application constitutes the candidate’s consent to undergo any required screenings and evaluations, including a security clearance process. The selection committee is not obligated to invite all applicants for interviews or assessments or to recommend any specific candidate. The position is open to both women and men

Good to know:

The Missile and Space Systems Division designs, develops and delivers a wide range of solutions, systems and products in the fields of missile systems, space technologies, communication and navigation. The Engineering and Systems Plant develops advanced systems for missiles, naval strike, munitions and defense systems.